Whether you are unable to work because of your own health condition, you need take care of close family with an illness, or you are welcoming a new child to your family, the Family and Medical Leave Act provides unpaid leave without fear of job loss for eligible employees. The United States Department of Labor provides fact sheets, online interactive tools, FMLA forms and more.

JAN provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Services include one-on-one consultation about job accommodation ideas, requesting and negotiating accommodations, and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws. Although JAN does not help individuals find employment, JAN does provide information for job seekers.

Featured Link

SeniorPlanet.org, provides informative and provocative daily content and a NYC events calendar for an audience of more than two million unique visitors annually.

Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) has delivered free technology training to more than 30,000 older adults through over 100 partner sites across New York City. OATS also operates its Senior Planet Exploration Centers in Manhattan and New York State’s North Country region. These community spaces are outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and host free classes, workshops, talks and social and cultural events.